What is a Host file?
A host file is a plain text file on a computer that maps hostnames to IP addresses. It establishes a connection between Domain Names and IP addresses. This file helps in local network configuration and can be used to block or redirect websites by associating them with different IP addresses.
How To Edit Your Hosts File On Windows?
The operating system generally uses a host file to establish a connection between domain names and IP addresses before it goes to the domain name servers. However, sometimes it is required to host files on Windows, MacOS, and Linux to prevent any malicious attack.
In this article, hands-on practice is demonstrated for a better understanding of editing the host file on Windows, MacOS, Linux
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